Montana Statutes
§ 85-2-340 — Definitions
Montana·Title 85 WATER USE·Ch. 2 SURFACE WATER AND GROUND WATER·Part 3 Appropriations, Permits, and Certificates of Water Rights
85-2-340 . Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, in 85-2-341 and this section, the following definitions apply:
(1)"Application" means an application for a beneficial water use permit pursuant to 85-2-302 or a state water reservation pursuant to 85-2-316 .
(2)"Ground water" has the meaning provided in 85-2-102 .
(3)"Jefferson River basin" means the drainage area of the Jefferson River and its tributaries above the confluence of the Jefferson and Missouri Rivers.
(4)"Madison River basin" means the drainage area of the Madison River and its tributaries above the confluence of the Madison and Jefferson Rivers.
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 1, Ch. 244, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 497, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 391, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 59, L. 2019.
Nearby Sections
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§ 85-2-101
Declaration Of Policy And Purpose§ 85-2-102
Definitions§ 85-2-103
Measurement Of Water§ 85-2-104
Repealed§ 85-2-105
Water Policy Interim Committee Duties§ 85-2-106
Through 85-2-110 Reserved§ 85-2-111
Department Powers§ 85-2-112
Department Duties§ 85-2-113
Department Powers And Duties§ 85-2-114
Judicial Enforcement§ 85-2-115
Entry On Land§ 85-2-116
Legal Assistance§ 85-2-118
Through 85-2-120 Reserved